Often overlooked as simple groundcovers and fillers, feathery ferns are the star of the show in this New York garden. At present, Rocky Hills is a showplace for fiddleheads underfoot. But before 1990, ...

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Asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus), also known as foxtail fern, is a member of the Asparagaceae family. It is an easy-to-grow, popular houseplant recognizable by its bright green, ...

Almost every garden has a shady area that influences the kinds of plants that will grow there. Many people consider these areas a problem, but they actually provide the opportunity to grow an ...

On these rejuvenating spring mornings, I like to sit on the weathered cedar bench in my small woodland garden, a cup of coffee warming my hands, and watch the wildflowers and ferns unfurl. It’s a ...

Most gardeners, including me, have a large number of house plants that serve both to beautify the interiors of their homes in the winter and to be moved outdoors during the growing season to enhance ...

Just what is it about ferns that makes landscaping with them so popular? Are people hungry for plants that appear fresh and green after trudging through another long, monochromatic winter? Or are ...

When I first started gardening more than 40 years ago, it made no sense to me why anyone would plant a flower that lived for just one summer when there were so-called “perennials” that came back year ...

Winter is approaching, and households across the country are adjusting their routines to keep plants healthy through the colder months. The process calls for making small care changes as daylight ...

Joan Shepard has added eight rooms to her home along Spring Street in Bethlehem. But, there are no walls or windows, nor did she use the tools of a carpenter. Her “rooms” are filled with flowers, ...

Eleven plants, including snake plants, ZZ plants, and pothos, can thrive both indoors and outdoors. Most of these plants prefer partial shade or indirect light, especially avoiding harsh afternoon sun ...